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“My Fathers Highway”

As part of the
Mesquite Days Celebration we will be screening “My Father’s Highway” at the
Redd Hills Cinema on Monday April 27th at 1pm and Tuesday 28th at 6pm. Admission will be free.

“My Father’s
Highway” is the story of the daring and controversial building of the
Interstate 15 through Virgin River Gorge. This part of the freeway was
completed in 1973 at a cost of more than $61 million or $100 an inch. This film
tells the epic story of how this impossible road was built on that improbable
route and the people who overcame every obstacle to make sure it happened.

There will
also be a Founder’s Forum on the movie and the subject matter on April 30, 2015
at City Hall council chambers from 6:00PM – 7:00PM, come hear from some actual
accounts from residents that were a part of the history of the legendary
highway.

The
Documentary was produced by Dixie State University, Directed and Edited by Phil
Tuckett a professor at Dixie State University and narrated by Wilfred Brimley.
There will DVD’s of the movie on sale for $20.00 each at the Showings and also
at the founder’s forum.

We would like to thank Ernie Hoffman at Redd hills Cinema for providing the theater
and making it possible for us to enjoy this well worth your time movie. Any
questions please contact Ernie Hoffman phone (908)304-2374 or email at
ernie@reddhillscinema.com

For more
information on this and other programs please contact the Department of
Athletics & Leisure Services at (702) 346-8732. Register for youth and
adult programs online at: www.mesquitenv.gov for more information and
to stay connected via social media, our Facebook: www.facebook.com/MesquiteNVRecreation
or at the Administrative Offices located at 100 W. Old Mill Road.